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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1962

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Algeria on verge of civil conflict as rebels bar roads

In Algiers Wilaya 4 rebels urge civilians to form barricades against advancing troops led by Ahmed Ben Bella. Armies mobilize from Morocco amid widespread strikes and cut telegraphs. officials seek calm though fear of civil war grows.

Algiers Algeria Wilaya No. 4 Ahmed Ben Bella Affreville Wilaya 4 Command Houari Boumedienne Ben Bella Morocco France Vilayas

Steel Leaders Defy Subpoena in Kefauver Inquiry

Four major steel firms Bethlehem Republic National and Armco refused to appear before Senator Kefauver’s anti trust subcommittee to turn over cost data. Conference indicates contempt possible with Senate and Justice Department involvement. Executives named include Homer Martin Brugler Millsop Patton Feiel Stinson Reichelderfer and Johnston.

Washington Senate Anti-Trust Estes Kefauver Dtenn Subcommittee Congress Bethlehem Republic National Afmca Kefauver Senate Judiciary Committee Senate Justice Department Bethlehem Steel Corp A.B. Homer Edmund Martin Frank R. Brugler Republic Steel Corp Thomas F. Patton George M. Feiel National Steel Corp Thomas E. Millsop George Stinson Armco Steel Corp Logan T. Johnston D. E. Reichelderfer

Public Hearing Set on United Telephone Service Adequacy

The Public Service Commission schedules a hearing at the Courthouse on Monday Sept 17 at 10 am to review adequacy of service complaints filed by Harry Hanson South Wayne and 51 others against United Telephone Co. The residents span South Wayne Woodford Argyle Juda Monroe Monticello and Albany. Margaret K Burgi president of United said no advance information and noted a dial conversion program aimed at improving service.

Public Service Commission Harry Hanson South Wayne United Telephone Co Woodford Argyle Juda Monroe Monticello Albany PSC Margaret K. Burgi United

Howery Joins UW Madison Faculty

Professor Victor I. Howery former dean of the University of Washington School of Social Work was named Thursday to the University of Wisconsin faculty.

UW Madison Victor I. Howery University of Washington School of Social Work University of Wisconsin

Monroe Voter Totals Tabulated Ahead of Sept 11 Election

Monroe officials expect final voter totals next week as 52 new registrations since April are offset by moves and deaths. City Clerk Mrs. Freda Bray notes 22 registrations occurred during a two hour Monday night session and outlines absentee ballot hours and deadlines for September 11.

Monroe Freda Bray Bray City Hall

Corn Contest Sites Studied For 1963 Event Locations

The Green County site selection committee discussed proposed and potential locations for the 1963 state and national corn picking contest. Clarence Grundahl of the Agricultural Chest chaired the meeting with attendees Arthur Carter John Ferguson John Zurfluh Jr Donald Deininger Willis Riemer and Richard Shaliberg. No general chairman has been named.

Green County Clarence S. Grundahl Green County Agricultural Chest Arthur Carter John Ferguson John Zurfluh Jr Donald Deininger Willis Riemer Richard Shaliberg

Girl 14 Drowns At Verona Pool In Wisconsin

Christine Koenings, 14, of Madison, drowns while swimming with girls at Verona village pool formed from an old quarry. Daughter of Roman Koenings, forest and parks superintendent, she reportedly suffered a cramp. Body recovered 25 yards from shore after life guards and a doctor worked for over an hour.

Verona Christine Koenings Madison Verona Village Miss Koenings Roman Koenings Wisconsin Conservation Department

Nuclear Ship Savannah Narrowly Avoids Collision on Return

Norfolk Va The nuclear merchant ship Savannah just avoided a collision with a Navy destroyer as she entered Hampton Roads on return from her maiden voyage.

Norfolk, Va Savannah Hampton Roads

New Glarus ready for record Silver Anniversary Parade

Parade at 2 30 p m Saturday in New Glarus is expected to draw a record crowd for the Silver Anniversary celebration. Events include a lawn program at 1 30 p m with a 60 voice Swiss Church choir and baton twirling exhibition, Dutch flag throwers, and band performances.

NEW Glarus Times Tell Guild Glarus Oconomowoc Legion Carole Jeanne of Columbus 1St Street 11Th Avenue American Legion Uncle Sam Waldo Freitag Walter Schindler

Wilhelm Tell Festival Schedule of Events

A Swiss themed village festival features a 60 voice children's choir at 1 30 p m, Oconomowoc Legion Band at 2 p m, a 25th anniversary parade at 2 30, 4 p m program with Mayor Waldo Freibag Swiss Consul General and Alice in Dairyland, multiple concerts, an Alpine Festival, a free street dance, an art show, and a Wilhelm Tell pageant with German and English presentations.

New York Sylvia Ann Lee Alice Glarus Oconomowoc Legion Carole Jeanne Waldo Freitag Johnson Wax Band Glarmont Accordion Dean Streiff Church Lawn Flower Village Park Walter Schindler Alice In Dairyland Park Glarmont Accordion Band 6Th Avenue 1St Street Tell Grounds

Settlement Outlook Dim In North Western Strike

Chicago and North Western Railway and the Order of Railroad Telegraphers met at a federal mediation session as a strike looms. Francis A. O'Neill Jr. urged settlement, but leaders warned a quick deal is unlikely with 1 000 telegraphers on strike and 16 500 railroad workers idle.

Chicago Chicago and North Western Railway Francis A. O'Neill Jr National Mediation Board O'Neill North Western Great Plains Minneapolis George E. Leighty The Telegraphers Ben W. Heineman

Firefighters mop up two brush fires north of Los Angeles

Fire crews moved into mop up after containment of one blaze and control of another on mountain brush fires north of Los Angeles. Local authorities reported rapid action by firefighting units and no reported injuries.

Los Angeles

NFO Drive Spreads as Farmers Push for Fixed Prices

The National Farmers Organization expands across the Midwest with a plan to press food processors for contracts ensuring fixed prices for farmers. They begin a boycott of livestock and grain markets starting Saturday, with leaders claiming gains in 1959 1960 and last year though others doubt impact.

Jack Donovan Corning Iowa Midwest National Farmers Organization America NFC NFO Oren Lee Staley

UAC Hears Welcome Home Program and Band Plans

United Action Council members heard a report on the 32nd Division Welcome Home program and discussed the September 10 City Band outdoor concert. Ten attendees. Swiss Club of Monroe contributed $519 toward expenses.

United Action Council First National Bank Green County Medical Society George L. Wells UAC Orville Evans Allan F. Barnard Vernon Schillinger Monroe Martha Bennet Shin Yeo Sun Miss Shin Shin Korea

State Airport Engineer to Visit Monroe Tuesday

Mayor Orville R. Evans announced that an engineer from the State Aeronautics Commission will come to Monroe Tuesday to discuss starting work at the proposed municipal airport east of town. The city seeks immediate construction of a 2000 foot secondary runway for emergency use if the lease on the current airport ends October 1.

Orville R. Evans State Aeronautics Commission Monroe

Stock Prices Edge Higher in Dull Pre-Holiday Trading

In New York late this afternoon in dull pre-holiday trading, the stock market moved a bit higher with demand centered on selected issues. Volume was about 2.6 million shares versus 2.26 million on Thursday, with gains ranging from fractions to a point and widening for a few leaders.

New York

Oral Polio Vaccine Plan Planned in Green County

A Green County Medical Society spokesman announced a countywide immunization program starting Oct. 19 with an initial Sabin oral vaccine clinic. Twenty five thousand doses ordered for a three phase plan with two follow up clinics four weeks apart to complete the triple dose schedule. The project aims to wipe out polio by building intestinal resistance and breaking transmission.

Green County Medical Society Today Green County

Hattie H Briggs Taken by Death

Hattie H Briggs 89 longtime local resident died at 5 15 this morning at 604 26th avenue Joliet after a recent illness while living with her daughter and son in law Mrs Elizabeth Collier and George Robinson Surviving are two daughters a grandson and four great grandchildren She was born in Chicago Sept 26 1872 and was married to Richard C Briggs Her husband died in 1940 Funeral arrangements are pending at Stuessy funeral home

Hattie H. Briggs George Robinson 26Th Avenue Robinsons Janesville Briggs Hattie Henrietta Kluge Chicago William and Henrietta von Welfeldt Kluge Richard C. Briggs Downers Grove Joliet Elizabeth Virginia Collier Ill Mildred Barry Robinson Monroe George W Barry Ruth George William Frank Kluge Clara Emma Stuessy Funeral Home

Club Tourneys Begin At Monroe Country Club

First round play in the annual club golf tournaments at Monroe Country Club starts tomorrow with finals in all flights set for Monday. Chester Becker meets Gay Steensrud in round one as pairings were finalized. Dr. Robert Smith misses this year’s championship after a three hole playoff with Kenneth Smith.

Monroe Country Club Club Chester Becker Gay Steensrud Robert Smith Kenneth Smith Smiths Dr. Smith Ken Smith Ralph Phillips Robert Nathan Goetz Deb Share J.T Duke) Etter Edwin Goecks Perry Power Bernard Lee Ned Walker Richard Newcomer James Gerondale Clarence Franklin Don Ross Forrest Kubly William Gyure Kenneth Stuart Arch Edwards Phil Darling William Moon Charles Mathias Fred Huber Bill Mossman Roger Moe Tom Hartwig Glenn Schwartz Jim Grant LeRoy Phillips Joseph Ganshert

Cheddar Trade Light At Green Bay Exchange

Light trading at the Wisconsin Cheese Exchange in Green Bay today with a State brand pasteurized cheddar sold at 35 cents. A bid remained at the same level, while offers were withheld for other State brand cheddars and 40 pound blocks priced at 33 cents.

Green Bay Wisconsin Cheese Exchange

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H. H. Schmid Wilhelm Tell Guild Schmid Wilhelm Tell Darlington Ralph Neale Cheesemaker Lake Zurich UAC Group City Band Castro Key West Fla Havana Radio Green Bay Exchange
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